Ask A CISSP | Meet Jacob Hill - Founder of the GRC Academy and Host of the GRC Academy Podcast

The Other Side Of The Firewall

Jacob Hill shares his "cybersecurity origin story", starting from his early career in IT support to his transition to the government and private sectors. He discusses the pros and cons of working in the government and contracting, as well as his decision to start GRC Academy and offer CMMC training.

Jacob also talks about his podcast and how it helps build brand awareness. He emphasizes the importance of having fun and building connections in the cybersecurity industry. In this conversation, Jacob Hill and Ryan Williams Sr. discuss various topics related to podcasting, content creation, balancing work and family, and pursuing education.

They cover the benefits of outsourcing podcast editing, the value of editing your own content, and the importance of asking the right questions during interviews. They also discuss the use of AI tools for brainstorming, repurposing content, and finding time for hobbies and unwinding. Additionally, they touch on building a gaming PC, accelerating education at WGU, and the CISSP-ISSEP certification.

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JACOB's SOCIALS:

Website: https://grcacademy.io/

Podcast: https://grcacademy.io/podcast/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobrhill/

Socials:

Website - https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/shows/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/

Audio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/id1542479181

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556539026086

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theothersideofthefw

X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/Ask_a_CISSP

Medium - https://medium.com/@ryanwilliamssenior

Subscribe to LinkedIn Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7172626552545865728

Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn, Clubhouse, and Threads - @ryrysecurityguy

Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisabacon/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:20 Early Career in IT Support

04:42 Experience in Government and Project Management

06:17 Transition to Private Sector

10:42 Pros and Cons of Government and Contracting

14:42 Starting GRC Academy

25:42 The Podcast and Building Brand Awareness

32:08 Podcasting Experience and Growth

35:30 Outsourcing Podcast Editing

36:04 The Value of Editing Your Own Content

36:33 Improving Communication and Directness

37:12 The Importance of Asking the Right Questions

37:43 Collaborative Episode Outlining

38:05 The Fear of Not Getting Guests Back

38:20 Using AI Tools for Brainstorming

38:49 Repurposing Content

39:15 Content Creation and Inspiration

40:02 Finding Time for Hobbies and Unwinding

44:10 Balancing Work and Family Time

45:35 Building a Gaming PC

46:12 Accelerating Education at WGU

52:13 Explaining the CISSP-ISSEP Certification

57:25 The Value of WGU and Accelerated Learning

01:00:45 The Other Side of the Firewall Podcast

01:01:58 Where to Find Jacob Hill

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